Parent Carer Project Worker at Skills for People
Contract Type: Permanent
Role Type: Employment
Hours: Part time
Application deadline:
Based: Newcastle
Salary: £28,410 Pro Rata
Salary Type: Fixed Salary
Location: Tyne and Wear
Role description: Senior Project Support
We are looking for a friendly and approachable Parent Carer Project Worker to join our Family Advice and Support Team. You will work alongside parents and carers of children and young people with SEND, helping them get the information, support and opportunities they need.
The role will include:
- Delivering workshops and information sessions.
- Providing some 1:1 support, information and advice.
- Helping parent carers understand their rights and options.
- Supporting people to have their voices heard.
- Recruiting and supporting volunteer Peer Mentors.
- Organising events and activities.
- Working with local services and professionals.
We are looking for someone who is a good listener, organised, supportive and able to build positive relationships with people.
Interested?
For more information or to apply, visit our website: www.skillsforpeople.org.uk/workforus
For an informal chat about this post, please contact Jimmy Proudlock at jimmy.proudlock@skillsforpeople.org.uk
Closing date: 4pm, 16th October 2026
Interviews will be held: Monday, 2nd November 2026
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